WHAT:Martin will attend Hudson Valley's open house, which is open to anyone interested in part- or full-time study at the college. Martin, who races cars and serves as a motivational speaker, will meet and greet the attendees and answer questions.

WHY: Martin's CAPAvenger is sponsored by CAP (the College Automotive Program, which also is know as the Chrysler/Dealer Apprenticeship program) and he speaks regularly about the benefits of CAP, which is offered at just three colleges in New York State, including Hudson Valley. Martin strongly encourages young people to enter the automotive industry, and CAP trains students to work for DaimlerChrysler dealerships. The job placement rate upon graduation from the program approaches 100 percent.